
STEFAN DRAGANOV - Director

Stefan Draganov brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Howard Community. He is a former professional soccer player and coach of high level soccer in Bulgaria, Hong Kong, and Portugal. This, combined with his serious knowledge of the game and leadership, has given him a unique ability to discover, develop, and coach soccer talents for the elite levels of the game.
Since 2001 Stefan has been coaching in the Columbia area. Currently, in addition to coaching for Thunder SC, Stefan is the Head Men’s Coach at Howard Community College and the Head Men’s Coach at Maryland Red Devils.
Education:
* UEFA “A” License - Bulgarian National Academy
* UEFA “C” License - Bulgarian National Academy
* NCSAA DOC Diploma
* Physical Education – Plovdiv University
Coaching Experience:
Youth level:
* Thunder SC Director of Coaching and coach (14 years)
* Maryland ODP (2 years) & Maryland DDP (2 years)
* Pro level: FC Lokomotiv Plovdiv (2 years)
* College Level: Howard CC Head Coach, 2004-2024, (20 years)
* Amateur Level: MD Red Devils (NPSL) 2001-2002
Playing Experience (Pro level 17 Years):
* FC Lokomotiv-Plovdiv, Bulgaria
* CSKA-Sofia, Bulgaria Champion 1992 & BG Cup Winner 1993
* Botev-Plovdiv, Bulgaria
* InstantDict-Hong Kong Champion 1998; FA Cup Winner 1997
* Leixoes-Porto, Portugal
ANGEL DRAGANOV - Assistant Director

2005 - 2007 Varsity with Dulaney High School
2008 MD JUCO Champion with CCBC Essex
2008 Advanced to National Championship in Texas
2010 Played in NPSL with the TSC Red Devils
2011 - Present Thunder Soccer Club
USSF "C" License
Camp Instructors
Quinn Khouri

Elliot Quinteros

Didi Abu

Mathias O'Neil

Zack Haussler

Drew Meyers
